Nutrition

Quinoa Offers Antioxidants for Gluten-Free DietsResearchers suggest that adding quinoa or buckwheat to gluten-free products significantly increases their polyphenol content, as compared to typical gluten-free products made with rice, corn, and potato flour. Products made with quinoa or buckwheat contained more antioxidants compared with both wheat products and the control gluten-free products. Also of note: antioxidant activity increased with sprouting, and decreased with breadmaking. (Food Chemistry, March 2010; 119 (2): 770-778.)

Article contributed by BeWellBuzz. Fruity lemons from the earth also offer a sweet cacophony of healing benefits. From its essence to the rind to the juice the entire fruit can be a treasure for your wellness if you know what’s inside. Play with these remedies, and let us know of your favorites.

This article was contributed by BeWellBuzz.Recent research has led to the knowledge that Turmeric is one of nature’s wonders when it comes to health benefits. Known best as spice and coloring agent in Indian curry powder, the qualities of turmeric has not enjoyed much attention until a few years ago when researchers noted that certain diseases prevalent in the Western world were rarely diagnosed in India where it had been used for thousands of years. more→

Two fatty acids in foods are essential nutrients, which means they are absolutely required in the diet. One, called linoleic (lin oh LAY ik) acid, is a member of the omega-6 family of fats. It’s abundant in all kinds of plant foods; certain vegetable oils, such as corn and soy oil, are particularly rich in this fat. You really never have to worry about getting enough linoleic acid. A vegan diet will provide plenty of it without any effort from you. more→

Classified as a berry, the pomegranate is native to Persia and is one of the oldest known fruits. used for food as well as medicinally for centuries. Its prime season in most parts of the world is September through January. This slightly tart yet sweet berry takes some effort to prepare and eat — as basically, it’s a collection of lots of seeds, but with all of its health benefits, you may find it worth your while. Besides the whole, fresh fruit you can purchase pomegranate juice, and even pomegranate oil. more→

Plant-based eating is picking up steam, whether people pack their plates with vegetables once a day, once a week, or all their lives. As more people discover this traditional healthy way of eating, Oldways has created easy-to-use resources including a newly updated Vegetarian & Vegan Diet Pyramid, daily serving suggestions, practical cooking and lifestyle tips, recipes and other tools to help answer questions and provide people of all ages with a well-balanced way to put more plants on their plates. more→

Often sought more for health benefits than for culinary use (they have little flavor), flaxseeds are a valuable source of healthy Omega-3 fatty acids, which are otherwise challenging to obtain in vegetarian and vegan diets. Flax is also a good source of a type of soluble fiber that helps maintain ideal cholesterol levels. It provides Omega-6 fatty acids and many essential minerals.more→